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Season 2 – Matlock

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Brilliant septuagenarian Madeline "Matty" Matlock, who, after achieving success in her younger years, decides to rejoin the workforce at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases and expose corruption from within. Matty is assigned to Olympia, a senior attorney and key rainmaker with a thirst for justice, while Olympia's ex-husband, Julian, the son of the head of the firm, is intrigued by Matty and her clever skills. Matty works alongside the firm's younger associates -- the charismatic Billy and the uber ambitious Sarah -- as she endeavors to establish herself in her new high-stakes world.
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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) Feb 9, 2026
4/5
The storytelling economy of each episode is quite impressive. Go to Full Review Michel Ghanem The Cut Oct 5, 2026
7/10
Once those few episodes fly by — and trust me, they will zoom past you if you’re not paying too close attention — the writers begin to hone in on what really makes Matlock click. Go to Full Review John Stark Mac the Movie Guy Jul 12, 2026
83/100
Edwin might be one of the best husbands currently on TV. He’s written as a genuinely compassionate, patient, and emotionally complex human being. The writers actually allow him to have his own emotional journey, rather than just support Maddie’s. Go to Full Review Kristen Maldonado Pop Culture Planet Jan 4, 2026
Led by a strong cast, Matlock is equal parts funny and emotional. The show’s genuinely shocking twists and turns will keep you hooked. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider Oct 14, 2025
While the cases of the week are a necessary evil on a show like Matlock, we wish there was more room to play out the complexities of Matty and Olympia’ trying to get’s relationship and the Wellbrexa case. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Oct 13, 2025
Of course, for the series to continue, something has to happen to keep Matty at the firm, which makes their talk of a future away from the firm fairly unbelievable. That said, there are some good twists through the first two episodes. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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R T @RT77328865 Oct 18, 2026 I can’t wait to see Season 3. This is a favorite of mine. See more James V @ChefJVD Oct 11, 2026 Love Bates, but I no longer watch anything on CBS. See more PJ S @Pensgirl87 Aug 14, 2026 Liked season 1 very much and Kathy Bates is always excellent. First half of season 2 was disappointing still going round and round about the Wellbrexa case even though originally it was to be resolved by end of season 1. Had to walk away for awhile, but returned months later and decided to finish season 2. Was happy to see that second half is so much better. Adding Jason Ritter as an ally is an improvement. He’s so likable and makes the story more fun. Billy’s replacement is also a good addition. He’s smart, funny, quirky and fits right in with Maddy. See more Andrei D @RT74856639 Jul 10, 2026 It relies a little too much on the big twists and the cases are sometimes only sketches, but the acting is mostly solid and Bates is great See more Stefan S @RT56752461 Jun 8, 2026 kathy bates is just a blast and it's such a wonderful cozy series with a stellar cast! and now there is the wonderful melanie lynskey❤️hope there will be a series 3 See more Wally W @heywally May 23, 2026 They had me the first season but lost me this season. Turned a little ridiculous trying to find out who did what - dragged on & on. I think some of the actors are wrong persons to be in cast. See more Read all reviews
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Gina Lamar

Director

Tessa Blake

Director

Mike Listo

Director

Jennifer Lynch

Director

Michele LaBrucherie

Director

Kathy Bates

Madeline "Matty" Matlock

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 12, 2025 The Before Times Matty questions the paternity of the man claiming to be Alfie's father; the team takes on an arson case; Olympia tries to protect Julian's involvement in the Wellbrexa case. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 16, 2025 Another Matlock While the team is tasked with protecting a witness, Matty and Olympia square off over the Wellbrexa document; Matty and Edwin contemplate whether to help Alfie's father. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 23, 2025 Tomorrow Is Still Tomorrow Matty and Olympia find out that the executive committee has flown in after learning of a security breach at the firm; the team takes on a case involving competing hot chicken restaurants. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 30, 2025 Piece of My Heart As Olympia and the team take on a wrongful death case, Matty meets with a mysterious woman from Senior's past; Matty reflects on her relationship with her daughter. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 6, 2025 Mousetrap Matty and Olympia race to protect each other from Julian's suspicions as they also work on the resentencing case of a teenager sentenced as an adult to life. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 13, 2025 Harm Reduction Matty and Olympia continue to test the boundaries of their friendship while helping a group of nuns; Olympia and Sarah become roped into secretive activities within the firm. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 4, 2025 Prior Bad Acts Olympia works to repair her relationship with her family after she takes on a case involving her mother's new husband; Matty and Olympia receive a shocking piece of information. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 11, 2025 Call It a Christmas Gift With the holidays approaching, some mysteries start to come to light while taking on a case involving the city's fire department; Matty and Edwin contemplate meeting Joey's sister. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 26, 2026 Collateral Olympia and Matty each put together their own collateral for Julian, hoping to regain his trust after he makes a shocking discovery; an injunction case takes a turn when their client is detained by ICE agents, forcing the team to shift gears. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 5, 2026 The Greater Good Matty and Olympia navigate a new trust dynamic with Julian as he accompanies Matty to surveil the ex-wife of a Wellbrexa exec; Hunter, a member of the firm's floater pool, assists Olympia, Matty and Sarah on a manslaughter case. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 12, 2026 Tail Lights The team works tirelessly to prove a landlord's culpability after a building collapse leaves multiple people dead and injured. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 2, 2026 The Cavalry Isn't Coming The stakes are high when Matty represents one of Jacobson Moore's own on trial amidst her and Edwin's 50th wedding anniversary; Olympia and Julian track down a scientist from the Wellbrexa lab. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 9, 2026 The Future Is Nigh Olympia and the team take on a client who is fighting to gain full control of an AI afterlife software company she developed with her late sister; Olympia tries to repair her relationship with Sarah; Matty gets a troubling call from Joey. Details Episode 14 Aired Apr 16, 2026 Day One As the team continues tracing Senior's money trail, they arrange a delicate meeting with a key accomplice, one that could expose them all; the team takes on a criminal justice student's personal case involving a hit-and-run. Details Episode 15 Aired Apr 23, 2026 Who Are You? The team confronts an unexpected final hurdle they need to overcome to bring Senior to justice for his role in the Wellbrexa cover-up. Details Episode 15 Aired Apr 23, 2026 Brilliant septuagenarian Madeline "Matty" Matlock decides to rejoin the workforce at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases and expose corruption from within. Details Episode 16 Aired Apr 23, 2026 Matty Matlock The team defends an airport ramp operator accused of safety negligence in the death of a passenger. Details

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Matlock — Season 2

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Season Info

Director
Gina Lamar, Tessa Blake, Mike Listo, Jennifer Chambers Lynch, Michele LaBrucherie
Executive Producer
Kathy Bates, Jennie Snyder Urman, Joanna Klein, Eric Christian Olsen, John Will, Kat Coiro
Screenwriter
Michelle Leibel, Conway Preston, Damani Johnson, Sara Rose Feinberg, Katie Wech, Nicki Renna, Jeffrey Lieber, Sarah Gertrude Shapiro, Edith Rodriguez
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-14 (L)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 12, 2025
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